Lois Natsuko Hashimoto. 93, of Hanapepe, Kauai, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on October 9, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Hanapepe.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Toshio Hashimoto, parents Shigeki and Kiyono Yamamoto, and 8 siblings.

Lois is survived by her children Hazel (Wayne) Fujimoto, Clyde (Sulyn) Hashimoto, Susan (Donald) Fujimoto, Lynne (Leslie) Tamashiro, brother Thomas (Geraldine) Yamamoto, sister Grace (Robert, deceased) Okumura, and her sister-in-law Fujiko (Daniel, deceased) Yamamoto.

She is further survived by her 9 grandchildren: Gregg (Becky) Fujimoto, Amber (Chase Kumalae) Fujimoto, Tate Hashimoto, Ashlee (Lane) Saito, Tiffanee Fujimoto, Caysee Fujimoto, Harlee (Jaydon Kyono) Fujimoto, Leeza (Colby Ihara-Takasa) Tamashiro, Leeana (Geremy Alop) Tamashiro; hanai grandchild: Tahiti Chong, 10 great-grandchildren: Olivia Fujimoto, Oakleigh Fujimoto, Hali`a Hashimoto, Ash Saito, Rory Saito, Michaelah Fujimoto, Lexi Fujimoto, Haylie Ihara-Takasa, Kairi Alop, Raiya Alop; and her numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois was a kind, compassionate, loving, and hard working taro farmer who will be remembered by all who knew her.

A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at the Garden Island Mortuary on November 14, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, with a celebration of her life beginning at 11:00 AM. Casual attire is requested and flowers be omitted.

The Hashimoto family would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Amy Guyton and staff, Bruce Hiraoka and Garden Island Mortuary staff, Kauai Hospice staff, and a special “thank you” to Tirah Kamealoha.

Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.